If I'm being honest, Mother's Day snuck up on me this year. I was not fully prepared to look and see the date looming so soon on my calendar! Where did April go?! Since I'm in the gift-making business and I have many friends who are too, I wanted to put together a list of some of my favorite items from some of my favorite small shops. I have SO many amazing and talented friends, I can't share them all this time around, but here's a list of my "Top 8" gift ideas for Mom this Mother's Day! (And...these are in no particular order, because...I mean, look at them! How can you pick a favorite?!) Top 8: #1: Crossing 413...
We're wrapping up our flavors of fall series with an apple party! I'm a big apple fan...especially when its paired with caramel! Caramel apples are often my splurge when on vacation, but when I'm at home, I love to put a twist on the classic. Today, I'm sharing my recipes for baked caramel apples, caramel apple cider and one of my favorite dips, too! Apple Toffee Dip This dip begins with cream cheese and brown sugar -- but toffee bits take it over the top! Adjust the amounts to your personal taste...I tend to add a good bit of brown sugar, but if you prefer tangy over sweet, just add until your heart is content! Ingredients: Cream Cheese (room...
